The Senate completed action on three bills during the first of two floor sessions on Tuesday.
House Bill 4768 increases the number of out-of-state medical students receiving in-state tuition rates who agree to practice for a specific time within West Virginia from two to four program participants per medical school.
House Bill 4984 repeals the tax credit for employing former employees of Colin Anderson Center.
House Bill 5128 directs the transfer of moneys into fire protection funds at the end of each fiscal year.
These bills now head to the Governor’s office to await his signature.
The body passed 15 Senate-originating supplemental appropriation bills. The Senate also amended and passed six House bills. These 21 measures now head to the House of Delegates for consideration.
The Senate has 11 bills on second reading remaining on today’s calendar.
UPDATE
The Senate reconvened this evening to complete second reading on its calendar and to take up committee reports and read several bills a first time.
The Senate is adjourned until tomorrow, March 6, at 11 a.m.
Evening Meetings:
Judiciary at 6:40 p.m. in 208W
Morning Meetings for 3/6:
Education at 9 a.m. in 451M
Judiciary at 10 a.m. in 208W